There are exciting things happening in both Annapolis and Santa Fe during the month of April. I just wanted to mention a few: The Annapolis Cup. St. John’s hosts the most famous croquet match in the world every April against the United States Naval Academy. The Johnnies won last weekend on a beautiful spring day….
Category: Student Life
When Is a Paper More Than Just a Paper?
At St. John’s College, your senior thesis isn’t just a paper. It’s the culmination of all previous work, a labor of love and a rite of passage all rolled in to one. And I had the unique privilege of watching the Santa Fe Seniors celebrate the completion of their papers this past Saturday. Perhaps…
Why I’m Grateful to be a January Freshman
When I think of my time at St. John’s College as an undergraduate, there are so many things to be grateful for—the academic program, the supportive community and the beautiful Santa Fe setting all come to mind. But I am most grateful for being a January Freshman. To be a JF is already kind of…
A typical morning in the SJC SF coffee shop
In addition to the cooler temperatures, and our first early action application deadline, mid-November also brings with it freshman math tutorials and more in-depth work on Euclid’s Elements. Take note of the chalkboards. Students use them daily as they work together to better understand the mathematical principles at play. Admissions counselors also take the opportunity…
Nuts & Bolts
What should I be doing during the summer—interning in a field that interests me or working a shift job to earn more money? How do you choose a graduate program? When should I create a LinkedIn profile? How do I evaluate a job offer for non-salary benefits like health insurance and retirement savings? Should I…
The Chalkboard 